New Mexico Lobos Edge Alabama State Hornets 93-87
Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · The Pit
New Mexico Lobos 93, Alabama State Hornets 87, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Alabama State Hornets vs New Mexico Lobos?
New Mexico Lobos beat Alabama State Hornets 93-87 at The Pit on November 26, 2025.
Who was favored in Alabama State Hornets vs New Mexico Lobos?
New Mexico Lobos were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -2800 (about 97% implied). The favorite won.
The New Mexico Lobos secured a hard-fought victory against the Alabama State Hornets, finishing the game with a score of 93-87. The match, held at The Pit, showcased the Lobos' ability to hold off a late surge from the Hornets, who had been trailing for much of the contest. This win improves New Mexico's record to 6-2 at home this season, while Alabama State falls to 3-5 overall.
New Mexico entered the game with a recent form of 7-3 over their last ten matches, including a one-game winning streak. They averaged 73.6 points scored per game while allowing 67.4 points. Their last game before this matchup was a close win against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, where they triumphed 80-78. In contrast, Alabama State had a record of 6-4 over their last ten games but was on a one-game losing streak. They averaged 77.2 points scored per game and allowed 76.3 points. Their last outing was a loss to the SIU Edwardsville Cougars, where they fell 68-83.
At home, New Mexico's performance has been strong, with a home record of 6-2. They have shown resilience, particularly in tight games, as evidenced by their recent victory against Mississippi State. Conversely, Alabama State has struggled on the road, holding a record of 3-4 away from home.
The matchup also featured a significant betting line, with DraftKings listing New Mexico as 19.5-point favorites, indicating strong confidence in their ability to win. The total points for the game were set at 148.5, reflecting expectations of a high-scoring affair. New Mexico's moneyline was priced at -2800, while Alabama State's was at +1300.
In terms of player performance, the scoring plays in the second half were crucial. Free throws played a significant role in the final moments, with players like Chris Howell and Uriah Tenette contributing to the Lobos' points in the closing stages. Howell made several key free throws that helped solidify New Mexico's lead, while Alabama State's attempts to close the gap included free throws from Cameron Palesse and R'Chaun King.
The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with no significant weather impacts reported, allowing for a focus on the basketball action. Fans watching the game would have noted the intensity and competitiveness, especially in the second half, where both teams traded baskets and free throws in a high-pressure environment.
Overall, the fixture proved to be a thrilling contest, highlighting New Mexico's capability to maintain their home dominance while showcasing Alabama State's potential to challenge even in defeat.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | UNM -19.5 | 148.5 o -110 / u -110 | Alabama State Hornets +1300 · New Mexico Lobos -2800 |
Leaders
- PointsJake Hall24New Mexico Lobos
- AssistsDeyton Albury5New Mexico Lobos
- ReboundsTomislav Buljan7New Mexico Lobos
- PointsAsjon Anderson30Alabama State Hornets
- AssistsAsjon Anderson4Alabama State Hornets
- ReboundsJerquarius Stanback9Alabama State Hornets
Recent form
New Mexico Lobos
Last 10: 7-3Streak W173.6 scored · 67.4 allowed per game6-2 at home
- W80-78vs Mississippi State BulldogsNov 22
- L72-84vs Nebraska CornhuskersNov 21
- L68-76at New Mexico State AggiesNov 16
- W82-68vs UC Riverside HighlandersNov 12
- W74-56vs UT Arlington MavericksNov 8
- W76-54vs East Texas A&M LionsNov 6
- L69-72vs Boise State BroncosMar 15
- W63-52vs San José State SpartansMar 13
- W81-67vs UNLV RebelsMar 8
- W71-67at Nevada Wolf PackMar 5
Alabama State Hornets
Last 10: 6-4Streak L177.2 scored · 76.3 allowed per game3-4 away
- L68-83at SIU Edwardsville CougarsNov 23
- W101-80vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsNov 21
- L64-66at Air Force FalconsNov 19
- L66-94at Colorado BuffaloesNov 18
- W124-68vs Virginia Lynchburg DragonsNov 15
- W77-74at UAB BlazersNov 12
- L64-101at Florida State SeminolesNov 8
- W60-56at Jackson State TigersMar 16
- W64-62vs Grambling TigersMar 14
- W84-79at Texas Southern TigersMar 13
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman | 17-15 | - | 14-4 |
| Southern | 17-17 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Florida A&M | 15-16 | 3 | 11-7 |
| Alabama A&M | 18-15 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 13-19 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Texas Southern | 12-18 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Jackson State | 12-21 | 4 | 10-8 |
| Prairie View A&M | 19-18 | 5 | 9-9 |
| Grambling | 14-19 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alabama State | 10-22 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Alcorn State | 9-23 | 7 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi Valley State | 3-30 | 12 | 2-16 |
| Utah State | 29-7 | - | 15-5 |
| San Diego State | 22-11 | 1 | 14-6 |
| New Mexico | 26-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Grand Canyon | 20-12 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nevada | 24-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Boise State | 20-12 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Colorado State | 21-13 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UNLV | 18-17 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Wyoming | 18-15 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 13-19 | 8 | 7-13 |
| San José State | 9-24 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Air Force | 3-29 | 15 | 0-20 |
Box score
| Stat | Alabama State Hornets | New Mexico Lobos |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-56 | 27-54 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 13-26 | 12-26 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 46 |
| Free throws | 16-20 | 27-38 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 71 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 27 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 17 |
| Assists | 13 | 17 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 26 |
| Fouls | 25 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 15 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half63-52Asjon Anderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-52Asjon Anderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-55Jake Hall made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half66-55Jerquarius Stanback made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-55Jerquarius Stanback made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-57Luke Haupt made Layup.
- 2nd Half67-58Luke Haupt made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-58Asjon Anderson made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half70-61Jake Hall made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kevin Patton Jr..
- 2nd Half70-62Kevin Patton Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-64Milos Vicentic made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half73-64Micah Simpson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Asjon Anderson.
- 2nd Half75-64Tyler Byrd made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half75-67Jake Hall made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chris Howell.
- 2nd Half75-68Deyton Albury made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-69Deyton Albury made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-72Jake Hall made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tomislav Buljan.
- 2nd Half75-73Jake Hall made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-74Jake Hall made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-75Jake Hall made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-78Antonio Chol made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Deyton Albury.
- 2nd Half77-78Jerquarius Stanback made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half78-78Asjon Anderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half79-78Asjon Anderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half81-78Jerquarius Stanback made Layup. Assisted by R'Chaun King.
- 2nd Half83-78R'Chaun King made Layup. Assisted by Micah Simpson.
- 2nd Half83-80Kevin Patton Jr. made Dunk. Assisted by Tomislav Buljan.
- 2nd Half83-82Uriah Tenette made Dunk.
- 2nd Half83-83Deyton Albury made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-84Deyton Albury made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half83-86Deyton Albury made Layup.
- 2nd Half83-89Jake Hall made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tomislav Buljan.
- 2nd Half84-89Cameron Palesse made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half84-90Chris Howell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half84-91Chris Howell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half84-92Deyton Albury made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half85-92R'Chaun King made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half85-93Uriah Tenette made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half86-93Asjon Anderson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half87-93Asjon Anderson made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours New Mexico Lobos, below favours Alabama State Hornets.
Venue
- The PitAlbuquerque, NM
- Attendance12027
- OfficialsAmy Bonner, Tariq Lucas, Mason Siler
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